CompTIA A+

Todayâ€™s IT professionals face an ever expanding variety of issues. The new A+ has been updated to address the increased diversity of knowledge required of technicians today and validates what is currently necessary to perform effectively on the job.

CompTIA A+ is the first step in an IT professionalâ€™s journey. Created by the industry, for the industry, A+ is a vendor-neutral certification that is trusted by employers of large and small businesses alike. They rely on CompTIA A+ as a preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. A+ certified professionals identify issues and problem solve more effectively than those without certification.

Broad adoption of mobile and increasing cybersecurity risks demand more of todayâ€™s technicians. As infrastructure becomes more complex, technicians face increased expectations to problem solve quickly. The new A+ has expanded coverage of several domains to address these demands:

Expanded coverage of mobile devices and operating systems

More security problem-solving

Fundamental cloud concepts introduced

Significant increase in trouble-shooting

In order to receive CompTIA A+ certification, a candidate must pass two exams: Either CompTIA A+ 220-801 and CompTIA A+ 220-802 or CompTIA A+ 220-901 and 220-902.